John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the pending vote to end net neutrality by the US government. Then, at 13:50, they discuss trending topics including DMX doing time, tattoo recognition software, a new heart patch, the Saudi A.I. citizen and Moms + Daughters bonding on hikes! At 41:50, Jesse McIntosh is excited to join the W.O.T.F. At 43:12, your Facebook World News Update. At 44:06, the Net Neutrality Remix.  At 15:13, Deb Loftis and 5 1/2 year old Marlow write poetry in a notebook together. Finally, at 53:46, Dan Sturges goes off in a meeting! #Manson

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the 25 year anniversary of the Union of Concerned Scientist's call to society to curtain environmental destruction. Then, at 9:20, they discuss trending topics including the 2nd letter from concerned scientists, the new church of artificial intelligence W.O.T.F., Da Vinci painting sells for record number, Amish genetics and Thanksgiving and politics. At, 42:11, Jesse McIntosh is the Wang of 86 Charles.  At 44:18, your Facebook World News Update. At 45:06, BL5000 reads the letter from the Alliance of World Sciences. At 49:13, Deb Loftis is not too thrilled with 2017. Finally, at 56:11, Jonathan Cowan returns to the pod to share a story he calls "deepthroat". #PoopIsland

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing Wang Enlin, who taught himself law to fight a giant Chinese corporation! Then, at 12:56, they discuss a neutron star collision, the USMNT fails to qualify for World Cup, Arby's venison, an alien contacted congressional candidate and something about Hogwarts.  At 39:30, Jesse McIntosh tells us who the real hero is. At 41:18, your Facebook World News Update. At 42:30, a Freeway Rick Ross Remix. At 45:58, Deb Loftis takes a sleep study... And finally, at 53:00, Miriam remembers her strangest temp job ever! #FreewayRicky

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the reality that you always see your nose, but your brain doesn't care to see it aka unconscious selective attention.  Then at 11:56, they discuss news stories including Yoko's latest lawsuit, sex robots that kill..., RIP Cassini, smart billboards and a 111 year old whiskey drinkin' badass! At 37:56, Jesse McIntosh knows way too much about Justin Bieber.  At 39:24, your Facebook World News report.  At 40:42 Real Talk vs Selective Attention REMIX! At 44:34, Deb Loftis explores the amazing shower / toilet. And finally at 49:49, Eric Slee returns to the show to share an amazing story of the greenlighting of Barfly! #USA

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the head transplant procedure HEAVEN aka Head Anastomosis Venture Project led by controversial neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero. Then at 14:06, they discuss trending topics including Californians putting sunscreen on their eyes to view the eclipse, Byron Leftwich future head coach?, Rent-a-Dad, toes on ancient horses and Justin Bieber's testes!  At 38:42, Jesse McIntosh tells of who he might switch lives with before Jake Plummer. At 40:50, your Facebook World News Update. At 41:41, the Mad Doctor Remix. At 44:52, Deb Loftis isn't having a wonderful day in the neighborhood. Finally, at 49:39, Bill Ryan tells a story of being butler/bartender to U2! #HeadAnastomosisVentureProject

John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about the achievements and general awesomeness of the 'Greatest Living American' aka Jake Plummer!  At 10:49, they discuss trending topics including a deadly treasure hunt, the Bookie who only takes Trump bests, studying the DNA of a man with no feeling, Facebook AI language, and an 8 year old climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro! At 34:01 Jesse McIntosh finds himself going down a rabbit hole starting with Gonorrhea and Serendipity? At 36:08, your Facebook World News Update.  At 36:50, Jake Plummer Remix! At 40:08, Deb Loftis tries to cool off while remembering her time as a writer of internet greeting cards.  Finally, at 47:21, John tells a story of being a nark. #GreatestLivingAmerican

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the deepest hole in the world... Then, at 10:48 they cover news stories including the groundbreaking Chinese Quantum Satellite, Juno's Jupiter flyover, breakthrough gonorrhea cure?, sex doll renting in Dublin and poor sleep leading to Alzheimer's.  At 30:06, Jesse McIntosh wonders about the reality that an 18 month old child willingly ate mushrooms. At 32:00, your Facebook World News Update.  At 32:45, the internet remix of hate for the band Rush. At 36:22, Deb Loftis recounts the script idea she had for Tim Dog... the Musical! Finally, at 42:17, Travis gets fired for liking Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson... aka #Rush!

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the deadly mushroom known as amanita phalloides.  Then at 10:20, they talk trending topics including Dennis Rodman: Trump's ambassador to North Korea, bats shut down fire station, Paul McCartney punching Eddie Vedder, automated shipping boats and 5 things you need to know about Bud Light.  At 31:47, Jesse McIntosh is very worried about candy shorting. At 33:32 your Facebook World News Update and at 34:17 a death cap remix.  At 35:59, Deb Loftis investigates the content of a found notebook.  Finally, at 42:19, Margaret returns to tell a story of the power move known as eating a Napoleon! #theWorm

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the almost tragic flooding to the world seed bank... Then, at 10:36, they discuss news stories including newest stem cell research, the newest love drug Oxytocin, the best whiskey in the world, PCH Landslide and Hershey sued for skimping on candy!  At 34:51, Jesse McIntosh questions John's use of context. At 36:39, your Facebook World News Update.  At 37:27, a Svalbard Remix.  At 40:18, Deb Loftis isn't very happy with the quality of her audio book.  Finally, at 47:00, John and Travis recount the night they met Dennis Rodman! #seeded

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the reality that spiders could consume all of the human race!! At 10:48, they cover trending topics including regenerating ice in the arctic, a giant ice crack, man leaves friends remains in ballpark bathrooms, moon bricks, and a $25 dollar + Chicken McNugget blowjob proposition.  At 39:51, Jesse McIntosh figures out Travis' problem with science. At 41:20, your Facebook World News Update.  At 42:03, BL5000 has a revelation on the truth about Moses and Jesus. At 44:04, Deb Loftis remembers a reality show pitch.  Finally, at 49:07, Steve Sarno gets a very strange phone call... #MeltingIce

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Overview Effect and the need for a certain cheeto politician to experience it... or a heroic dose! At 12:28, they cover recent news stories including a 32 meter spider web, Elon Musk's autonomous semi-truck, the wonders of umbilical cord fluid, a new mind reading device and KORN's 12 year old bassist! At 35:53, Jesse McIntosh questions Travis' idea of 'good science'.  At 37:44, your Facebook World News Update. At 38:35 an Overview Effect Remix. At 42:39, Deb Loftis finds weird crap in a box... Finally, at 48:21, David Kenwood has a run in with Mickey (Danny Woodburn) from Seinfeld! All the music on this episode is provided by the super talented Kenneth James Gibson and his band Bell Gardens! #StayWoke

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the revolutionary finding that spinach can carry blood! Then, at 14:47, they talk trending topics including worlds most expensive pink diamond, more on sex robots, teen science grants, Amazon value double that of Walmart, and death by food eating contest.  At 41:28, Jesse McIntosh returns to not worry about the other Jesse... At 43:28, your Facebook World News Update and at 44:08, a snippet from Travis' upcoming novel Sky Island, read by a robot. Deb Loftis remembers a sketch called One Less Chicken at 50:16, and finally, at 56:25, Danny Berman tells a story of turning down a dancing career in Korea! #SkyIsland

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the revolutionary finding that spinach can carry blood! Then, at 14:47, they talk trending topics including worlds most expensive pink diamond, more on sex robots, teen science grants, Amazon value double that of Walmart, and death by food eating contest.  At 41:28, Jesse McIntosh returns to not worry about the other Jesse... At 43:28, your Facebook World News Update and at 44:08, a snippet from Travis' upcoming novel Sky Island, read by a robot. Deb Loftis remembers a sketch called One Less Chicken at 50:16, and finally, at 56:25, Danny Berman tells a story of turning down a dancing career in Korea! #SkyIsland

John Derby and Travis Spencer rejoice in the fact that Sir Richard Branson is taking Stephen Hawking to SPACE!!  Then, at 11:44, they cover trending topics including the sugar modified cancer drugs, Silicon Samantha, rivers deemed to be human, Robot Police force in Dubai, and Peanut the dog is a hero! Filling in for Jesse McIntosh, at 36:02 Rick Derby offers a critique of John's long running anti-robot stance. At 37:11, your Facebook World News Update and Stephen Hawking Remix. At 40:58, Deb Loftis loses a Merrell shoe, not just any shoe but a great waterproof hiking boot... Finally, at 45:36, John has a run in with a fashion mogul. #science 

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the NBA season finally kind of actually getting started post All-Star and trade deadlines, the Cavs and Warriors still as clear front runners, Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Leicester City and Travis' decision to drop all teams and become a #SportsAtheist.

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the classic episode of The Twilight Zone, Number 12 Looks Just Like You and how it relates to the chaotic world we live in today.  Then, at 14:27, they cover trending topics including tsunami fighting sound waves, horse spooked by drone, Scott Baio attacked, orange alligator and a cure for ricin poison?... At 35:55, Jesse McIntosh is obsessed with the narcotics trade in Myanmar. Your Facebook World News Update and Twilight Zone RMX at 37:24.  At 41:02, Deb Loftis reminds you that she is a talented typist.  Finally, at 46:37, Ian from Australia returns to remind you to fake it till you make it! #transformation

John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins, an extremely boring NBA All Star weekend, then John hates on Steph and slurps on Kristaps!  #Boogie

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the weakened state of Anonymous and the hope that something great might actually might happen on March 1st to bring down President Trump. At 12:49, they discuss trending topics including Pollution fighting tree towers in China, Bovine Tuberculosis cure?, Elon 'Batman' Musk's tunnels under LA, Tom Brady's jersey, and the Meth dealing Buddhist Monk.  At 34:29, Jesse McIntosh is baffled by the idea of 'the pinkest pink'.  At 36:17, your Facebook World News Update and an Anonymous Remix. At 39:10, Deb Loftis remembers the now retired GTI in her garage.  Finally, at 45:24, Jon Wagman tells a story of thievery from the workplace refrigerator. #MAGA

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing Superbowl comeback by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and the epic choke from Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons... and of course the booing of Roger Goodell! Then John talks about some regular season NBA game that doesn't matter and Travis is excited for a not so star studded NBA All-Star Saturday Night! #SuperFold

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the disappointing weekend of football that was, then preview the upcoming "Big Game" LI, Travis gushes about Tom Brady for way too long, and then they talk some basketball including the Phoenix Suns' big win over the Raptors. #losingdraftposition

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss implementing the wise words of Marshawn Lynch aka Beast Mode into their 2017 daily routine by 'run through somebody face over and over and over and over and over, and over and over again'.  Then, at 10:54, they cover trending topics including wolves in the streets of Paris, mice amygdala, single mom shark babies, the pinkest pink, and Chelsea Manning's sentence commutation. At, 38:28, Jesse McIntosh goes down a celebrity rabbit hole.  At 39:42, your Facebook World News Update.  At 40:49, BL5000 makes some predictions for 2017. At, 43:13, Deb Loftis remembers the 2009 inauguration... Finally, at 48:19, Jonathan Penner tells a story of getting fired twice in one day! (Go see The Bye Bye Man!) #2017

This week: John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, the Conference Match-ups and the NFL coaching carousel. Then of course, we get an update on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns along with predictions for the future of Tony Romo. 

The Failed Athletes, aka John Derby and Travis Spencer break the sports segment of 86 Charles to a stand alone podcast!  Listen as they discuss Clemson's National Championship victory, the weekend of Wild Card Playoff, Kyle Korver to the Cavs and finally Ronda Rousey's future! #LukeWarmTakes